Oct. 5, 2009 Revamped layaway program provides "Shop Now, Pay Later" option The Bitburg Main Store and Spangdahlem Powerzone Real Sports Store are reintroducing and, in some cases, expanding layaway options. Clothing, handbags and shoes are still eligible for 30-day layaway, but full payment on many other items can be put off for up to 60 days when shopping at the exchange.
Sept. 28, 2009 Spangdahlem to host Fire Prevention Week activities More than 200 people died in a massive fire about 130 years ago that also left many devastated and homeless. The massive blaze that left a once-booming city in ruins is now commonly known as the Great Chicago Fire. The fire burnt from Oct. 8-10, 1871, destroying homes, offices, public buildings and
Sept. 28, 2009 Zumba provides alternative work out About 80 people came to the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center to experience Zumba, a new fitness dance craze, Sept. 25. Zumba is a mixture of Latin, hip-hop and reggaeton. It incorporates dancing and fitness, allowing its users to burn between 700 to 800 calories an hour. Zumba began about seven years
Sept. 28, 2009 Active-duty Sabers to receive flu vaccination Active-duty Sabers who missed the Sept. 29 mass flu vaccination in building 103 will have another chance to get immunized between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 6-7 at the same location. While this round of vaccinations is for active-duty members only, additional Department of Defense ID cardholders may
Sept. 28, 2009 Tricare Entitlement Program: How to make it work for you It is important for you and your family to have the best health possible. Health Benefits Awareness month has ended, but with a final note, there are some important things for you and your family to know about your health care entitlements. As servicemembers residing in Germany, it is possible that
Sept. 21, 2009 Special Children’s Day highlight for local children, community, volunteers About 100 German and American special needs children from St. Martin's school in Bitburg and Department of Defense Dependents Schools - Europe here will to participate in sports activities at Skelton Memorial Fitness Center Oct. 8. The all-day event, which is one of the largest annual community
Sept. 21, 2009 H.E.L.P. is here to help people stay healthy Volunteers from the Spangdahlem community with knowledge in various health-related topics have started a Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program support group to teach people to eat better, live better and become healthier. The group meets Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Spangdahlem Chapel. The